complete
/kəmˈplit/
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Also an adjective
Meaning
To finish making, doing, or providing all parts of something.
She completed the online application ahead of the deadline.
Have you completed all the required coursework yet?
To make something whole or perfect by adding what was missing.
A dash of fresh basil completes this classic pasta sauce.
These final decorative touches completed the room.
How it's used
- complete the project
“complete it.”
He completed the marathon despite the heavy rain.
Collocations
- complete a task
- complete a form
- complete a project
Synonyms
- finish
- finalize
Meaning
Having all necessary parts, elements, or steps.
The box contains a complete set of stainless steel tools.
Is that report complete, or are you still editing it?
Total and not limited in any way.
The sudden power outage plunged the entire neighborhood into complete darkness.
Their unexpected victory was a complete surprise to everyone.
Collocations
- complete set
- complete list
- complete stranger
- complete silence
- complete failure
Antonyms
- incomplete
- partial